6, boulevard Jean-Sébastien Bach, 67000 Strasbourg

Le Jean-Sébastien Bach

Name: Le Jean-Sébastien Bach
Address: 6, boulevard Jean-Sébastien Bach, Strasbourg, 67000, FR
Rating: 3.9

Aparthotel in Strasbourg

Presentation

The Jean-Sébastien Bach overlooks the Orangerie Park directly, in this quiet part of Strasbourg where morning joggers cross paths with regulars on the benches in the shade of the lime trees. It is often reached on foot from the station or the European Parliament, very nearby, and the first thing that strikes you is the silence. No honking, no crowded terraces. Just the park, right across the way.

From morning onward, head to the breakfast room or, better still, the private terrace when the room has one. The buffet is generous, with everything from pastries to fresh fruit. On weekends, the room fills up quickly. A good tip: ask to have the tray brought up to your room, or sit outside when the weather allows.

As you go up the floors, the rooms are surprising in their size. Studios or suites, spread over six levels, each has its own equipped kitchenette, hob, microwave, and sometimes a dishwasher. You can really cook, not just reheat a coffee. The balconies or terraces overlook the street or the inner courtyard, depending on the floor. The decor remains understated, in light tones, without unnecessary frills.

On the ground floor, the Le Concerto bar is open 24 hours a day. Handy for a last drink after a concert at the Palais de la Musique et des Congrès, a few streets away, or for a coffee gulped down early before heading to the airport.

One point is worth mentioning before booking: there is no restaurant on site. In exchange, the hotel has established partnerships with several places in the city center, with discounts included, a good excuse to head out for dinner in town in the evening. Another detail to know: the nearest tram stop is about a ten-minute walk away. Nothing unmanageable, but better to know if you plan to visit the historic center every day. In return, you gain in tranquility, which, a stone’s throw from the cathedral and its crowds, matters.

In the evening, the kitchenette makes it possible to improvise a meal with products bought at the covered market, five minutes away on foot. Parking is in the basement, convenient if you arrive by car after dark and do not want to circle around looking for a spot.

One final tip: book a studio with a terrace if you are leaving early on a summer morning; breakfast facing the park is well worth it.

Summary of a few positive reviews read on the Web

Room with a view of Orangerie Park, quiet residential neighborhood, good for an early-morning walk before taking the tram into the center, allow about ten minutes’ walk to the stop.
Spacious studio with a fully equipped kitchenette, hob and dishwasher included, plus a balcony overlooking the courtyard. Enough to cook without any problem for several days.
Reception staff were helpful and attentive; we were even offered a closed underground garage for the car instead of the outdoor parking.
Generous breakfast buffet, good selection of fresh products, service until around 10:45 a.m., practical for late risers.
Underground parking accessible directly from the hotel, useful when arriving late at night without having to look for a street parking space.